• Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
Sign-in Register
  • Policy
    • Professional Standards
    • Training
    • Governance
    • PCC
    • Inspections
    • Finance and Audit
  • Innovation
    • Good Practice
    • Evidence based policing
  • Ops
    • Organised Crime
    • Public Order
    • Specialist Policing
    • Crime Prevention
  • Criminal Justice
    • Law Update
    • Offender management
    • Government Policy
  • Jobs
    • Resettlement Webinars
    • Learn from Police Leavers
    • CV & Interview Support
  • Information
    • Police Pay Scales
    • Exams timetable
    • Joining the police
    • FAQ’s: Police Oracle
  • Training Academy
    • Event Calendar
    • Open Programme 2026
    • General Academy 2026
    • Crammers 2026
    • DC Academy PIP 1 / PIP2
    • Chief Officer | IoD Training
    • Preparing for Promotion
    • Spring Mock Exams
  • eLearning
    • Spiking Awareness Training
    • Investigations, Powers & Legislation
    • Mastering Courtroom Skills
    • Conducting Effective Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs)
  • Talent Pools
    • Merseyside Police TP
    • Law Enforcement TP
  • Subscribe

Quick Links

  • Information
  • Event Calendar
  • Latest Jobs
Search the Article Library
URL copied to clipboard!

Article

Share

My Articles

How Red Snapper Learning Supported Hampshire Police Officers Through Targeted Exam Preparation

Police Oracle 04/11/2024
Comments 0

Boosting NPPF Success Rates

Introduction: With the increasing demands on law enforcement officers, achieving career progression through exams like the NPPF (National Police Promotion Framework) is a significant milestone. But the journey to passing this rigorous test can be challenging. Recognising this, Red Snapper Learning (RSL) has developed a comprehensive NPPF revision program designed to enhance success rates. Recently, RSL partnered with Hampshire Police to deliver targeted support, resulting in an impressive increase in pass rates. 

The Challenge of the NPPF Exam: The NPPF sergeants exam is a critical step for officers aiming for promotion. However, it requires a thorough understanding of various complex policing subjects, putting pressure on candidates who are often balancing exam preparation with their demanding professional duties. With the need for dedicated study materials, structured practice, and expert guidance, many officers struggle to find the right support. 

Red Snapper Learning’s Solution: RSL designed a targeted revision program tailored to meet the needs of NPPF exam candidates, helping them build a solid foundation of knowledge and boosting their confidence. This program offers a structured approach to study, combining live interactive sessions with self-guided materials to accommodate various learning styles. 

Key Components of the NPPF Revision Program: 

  1. Access to Comprehensive Exam Material – Candidates gain access to in-depth Police Revision NPPF content, ensuring they have the resources needed to cover the breadth of topics required by the exam. 
  1. Mock Exams – Four mock exams replicate the real test environment, helping candidates get comfortable with the format and time constraints, while identifying areas where further study is needed. 
  1. Live Webinars – Six live webinars delve into specific subjects, allowing candidates to engage directly with experienced trainers and gain deeper insights into crucial areas. 
  1. Virtual Classroom Sessions – These sessions offer candidates the chance to work through challenging materials with guidance, facilitating group learning and clarifying any doubts in a collaborative environment. 
  1. 1-2-1 Mentoring Support – Each candidate receives personalised mentoring, providing them with tailored advice, guidance, and encouragement from expert instructors. 

Results with Hampshire Police: Hampshire Police partnered with RSL to enrol 75 officers in the program. Through this structured approach, Hampshire Police saw an impressive 20% increase in pass rates—from 45% to 65%—among candidates on the RSL program. This jump in success rates highlights the effectiveness of RSL’s revision strategies and the value of structured support for exam preparation. 

Why Other Forces Should Consider RSL’s NPPF Program: The results speak for themselves. RSL’s program doesn’t just help officers pass; it builds a foundation for career progression, improves confidence, and enhances overall professional competence. For other police forces, implementing this program could mean better-prepared candidates, a stronger workforce, and a more efficient path to promotion. 

Benefits of the Program for Police Forces: 

  • Enhanced Pass Rates: Increased likelihood of success for officers, ensuring a higher rate of promotion-ready candidates. 
  • Tailored Learning Experiences: The combination of live sessions, practice exams, and mentoring provides a well-rounded approach that caters to individual learning preferences. 
  • Increased Officer Confidence: With the support of mentors and a structured curriculum, officers are better equipped to handle exam pressures and perform to their full potential. 

An Invitation to All UK Forces: Red Snapper Learning is now reaching out to other police forces across the UK to share the success of this program. With dedicated resources and a proven track record, RSL is ready to assist other forces in improving their NPPF exam results. By partnering with RSL, forces can ensure that their officers are receiving top-tier preparation support to excel in their careers. 

Get in Touch: If you’re interested in learning more about how RSL’s NPPF revision program can benefit your force, visit Red Snapper Learning’s website or contact their team directly at dipesh.mistry@rsg.ltd. Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your officers’ success rates and strengthen your leadership pipeline. 

Category: Advertorial

Share

My Articles
0 0 votes
Article Rating
Login
Please login to comment
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
  • Article

    Baby Victoria review urges stronger notification requirements for sex offenders
    12/02/2026
    Police Oracle
  • Article

    BTP commences trial of live facial recognition use at London railway station
    11/02/2026
    Police Oracle
  • Article

    New noise camera installed on seafront to discourage ASB from joy riders
    11/02/2026
    Police Oracle
Read more

Advertisement

Job of the week

Detective Sergeants

  • Metropolitan Police
  • Across London
  • £53,568 - £56,208 plus London weighting

Detective Sergeants OPEN TO: SUBSTANTIVE CONSTABLES (UNIFORM AND DETECTIVE) ON PROMOTION, WHO HOLD A VALID NPPF OR OSPRE PART II QUALIFICATION, AND SUBSTANTIVE UNIFORM SERGEANTS/DETECTIVE SERGEANTS The Met’s mission is to deliver more trust, less crime and high standards. Policing London is a privilege and serving the diverse communities who call London home is at the heart of this. London: a city that can rival any in the world for its history, vibrancy, diversity and culture. In the Met you’ll get career opportunities and roles that are as diverse as the city we serve. Right now, London and the Met need great leaders who help us to rebuild policing by consent and deliver reform by improving the things that our communities and our people have told us we need to fix or improve.

Read more

Podcast

Simon Megicks Interview – Talking Blues

Coffee break

Related News

Article
Baby Victoria review urges stronger notification requirements for sex offenders
12/02/2026
Article
BTP commences trial of live facial recognition use at London railway station
11/02/2026
Article
New noise camera installed on seafront to discourage ASB from joy riders
11/02/2026
Article
Police ‘need to know’ about non-crime hate incidents says Rowley
11/02/2026

Advertisement

Most Read

  • Sixteen officers and two staff served misconduct notices over contact with murdered woman
  • Police reform: the Home Secretary needs to heed the lessons of Scotland's mergers
  • West Midlands one of 20 forces to deploy new multi-firing Taser 10 model
  • Officer's spine was fractured during Palestine Action protest but jury delivers no verdict on GBH charge
  • Met investing in new ICT tools to 'penetrate deeper' into officers' social media history
Read More

Most Commented

  • Sixteen officers and two staff served misconduct notices over contact with murdered woman
  • Officer's spine was fractured during Palestine Action protest but jury delivers no verdict on GBH charge
  • Police uplift failed to consider knock-on effect to the CJS says second Leveson report
  • Theresa May warns over ‘undue political influence’ with plans for National Police Service
  • Police mergers are a 'London centric power grab' and a 'death knell for local policing'
Read More
}

Latest Jobs

  • Head of Safeguarding & Partnerships
  • Partner Agency Consort Officer
  • Investigator (PIP1 OR PIP2)
  • Researcher
  • Analyst
Latest Jobs
  • Contact Us
  • Organisational Subscribers
  • About Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Job Ad Submission
  • FAQs
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise With Us
Follow us:

More information: By using this site and its services you are agreeing to the terms of use. Police Oracle is not responsible for the content of external sites. The comments expressed on this site are not always the views of Police Oracle (Part of the Redsnapper Group) and its staff.